Department of State redirects here. For the term as used in Ireland, see Department of State (Ireland). The United States Department of State (DOS), often referred to as the State Department, is the United States federal executive department that advises the President and leads the country in foreign policy issues.
The Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer. Ginger beer was originally an alcoholic brew made from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water, although most commercial ginger beers nowadays are non-alcoholic. Ginger ale is a non-alcoholic, sweetened, ginger-flavored soft drink. Ginger beer is stronger-tasting and spicier than ginger ale, but less carbonated.
Beers are broadly divided into two categories: top-fermented ales and bottom-fermented lagers. Stouts are a type of ale that uses slow-fermenting yeast that evolved out of the porter style. Stouts tend to be thicker, darker, opaque beers with higher specific gravity - similar to milk. They are usually less bitter than other ales, and typically exhibit tones like chocolate, coffee, oatmeal, and milk.